When it comes to legacy it should be something we’re working towards daily. What is a legacy? A legacy is something you are known for, which could be something positive or negative. We’re not put on this earth to be perfect, but there should be something you offer the world that adds value. Personally, I believe the most efficient way to begin building a legacy is focusing on what you do well/best that adds value to others.
What are you passionate about? Is it creating, helping, music, food, information/knowledge etc.? What is it that brings your heart joy? This will make it easy and natural for you to work on building your legacy. There will be some bumps that may come up in the road, but keeping your legacy and the main importance of your passion in mind will help push you through those obstacles. I believe obstacles are needed in our journey in life because it helps add character and shapes who we need to be in order to be successful.
My boyfriend [Cordele] and I were having dinner and discussing the topic of legacy. He said something that stood out to me, “What you leave behind in this world is more important than what you take away from it”. This made me think, the reality is our life is bigger than ourselves and when we leave here we can’t take anything with us, but we hope we leave something sufficient behind for the next generation. We’re not living fully for ourselves, but those who come after us.
Even if it’s a position you have at a company, there should be some guidelines in place to where the next person who steps into your shoes has enough information for them to learn and thrive. You may think you’re an ordinary person, but to someone else you’re extraordinary and they would love to follow in your footsteps and/or take qualities that they’ve learned from you. You also may not get to see your seeds blossom, but when you leave this world there will be a garden blooming from seeds you planted within your lifetime. “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Maya Angelou. ALWAYS REMEMBER, I AM FOREVER ROOTING FOR YOU! LET’S VOW TO WORK TOWARDS OUR LEGACY DAILY!
